Mate in 2: knight to g7
c9-27142Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
35. Ng7+ Kd7 36. Qf5#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to f5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd7, then Qf5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #513.
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